[7.35 lb] I thought about a mono light and I prefer a system that is not top heavy, if you put one of these lightweight heads on a boom or have someone hold it on a monopod, it does not weigh much... The battery also helps weigh down the stand and modifier so it won't tip over. I did have to order an additional adapter for my octoboxes. There is somewhat of a learning curve using the system with a Fuji Pro Transmitter, all readouts are easy to read and see. I only did one shoot with the ELB 500 and I'm loving it so far!

[7.35 lb] I thought about a mono light and I prefer a system that is not top heavy, if you put one of these lightweight heads on a boom or have someone hold it on a monopod, it does not weigh much... The battery also helps weigh down the stand and modifier so it won't tip over. I did have to order an additional adapter for my octoboxes. There is somewhat of a learning curve using the system with a Fuji Pro Transmitter, all readouts are easy to read and see. I only did one shoot with the ELB 500 and I'm loving it so far!

[7.35 lb] I thought about a mono light and I prefer a system that is not top heavy, if you put one of these lightweight heads on a boom or have someone hold it on a monopod, it does not weigh much... The battery also helps weigh down the stand and modifier so it won't tip over. I did have to order an additional adapter for my octoboxes. There is somewhat of a learning curve using the system with a Fuji Pro Transmitter, all readouts are easy to read and see. I only did one shoot with the ELB 500 and I'm loving it so far!

[7.35 lb] 2nd kit - couldn’t pass the the great deal since I already had the dual pack. This gives me the freedom to place lights where I want at any distance and set them remotely. B&H service was quick but delivery was to be 3 business days - took 5.

[7.35 lb] 2nd kit - couldn’t pass the the great deal since I already had the dual pack. This gives me the freedom to place lights where I want at any distance and set them remotely. B&H service was quick but delivery was to be 3 business days - took 5.

[7.35 lb] 2nd kit - couldn’t pass the the great deal since I already had the dual pack. This gives me the freedom to place lights where I want at any distance and set them remotely. B&H service was quick but delivery was to be 3 business days - took 5.

[5500K] I purchased this kit as an upgrade from two speed lights triggered with pocket wizards punching through a Chimera Octa 2 Collapsible Beauty Dish (24).
It's great to be able to buy a Elinchrom speed ring, and continue to use this awesome Chimera.
The ELB 1200 HS set up outclasses my speed light rig in every possible category when shooting above sync speeds. 
No longer am I restrained by agonizing reliability issues of having speed lights, radio triggers, Bolt external battery, and camera bodies all get along together, only to work around long recycle times, limited punch, and slow relighting due to an overly complicated rig.
It's so nice to now be liberated by not having to use that cumbersome, janky speed light rig.
I'm also happy with using the HS heads while shooting in normal sync speeds as well, as I enjoy the motion blur that comes with the long flash duration of the HS head. I feel that it communicates the dynamism of the subject's action. If your story requires freezing the action, purchase an additional Action head.
So, would I buy it again?
I actually want three more of these kits, and an additional action head for each...and a bunch of big beautiful modifiers to put them in.
It's high quality pro equipment.

[1 x 1 x 1"] I have been considering a number of options for battery powered TTL location strobes, but was nervous about having a heavier moonlight up in the air. If you dont know, its fairly windy in the Texas Panhandle! I had the opportunity to use another photographers ELB 500 kit while at Shutterfest and loved it. Everything that is up in the air is very light making it stable on a stand, or super easy for an assistant to handhold on a boom. The pack and battery unit are reasonably light too and easy to shoulder or hang on a stand. With Skyport exposures are accurate and easy to control. The light color is superb, and with an adapter full-size Elinchrom modifiers can be used. I have a 12x55 strip on a head right now and love it. I was weighing this against the Profoto B2s, but more power at a better price...Im happy.

[1 x 1 x 1"] I have been considering a number of options for battery powered TTL location strobes, but was nervous about having a heavier moonlight up in the air. If you dont know, its fairly windy in the Texas Panhandle! I had the opportunity to use another photographers ELB 500 kit while at Shutterfest and loved it. Everything that is up in the air is very light making it stable on a stand, or super easy for an assistant to handhold on a boom. The pack and battery unit are reasonably light too and easy to shoulder or hang on a stand. With Skyport exposures are accurate and easy to control. The light color is superb, and with an adapter full-size Elinchrom modifiers can be used. I have a 12x55 strip on a head right now and love it. I was weighing this against the Profoto B2s, but more power at a better price...Im happy.

[1 x 1 x 1"] I have been considering a number of options for battery powered TTL location strobes, but was nervous about having a heavier moonlight up in the air. If you dont know, its fairly windy in the Texas Panhandle! I had the opportunity to use another photographers ELB 500 kit while at Shutterfest and loved it. Everything that is up in the air is very light making it stable on a stand, or super easy for an assistant to handhold on a boom. The pack and battery unit are reasonably light too and easy to shoulder or hang on a stand. With Skyport exposures are accurate and easy to control. The light color is superb, and with an adapter full-size Elinchrom modifiers can be used. I have a 12x55 strip on a head right now and love it. I was weighing this against the Profoto B2s, but more power at a better price...Im happy.